Friends of ours are getting married, and we hosted a Stag and Doe for the husband and wife-to-be on the weekend.

For those unfamiliar with a Stag and Doe (Ahem! Canine!), it's basically a fundraiser for the couple before their wedding. According to Wikipedia, a Stag and Doe (aka: Buck and Doe, Jack and Jill party) is a popular Canadian/Southern Ontario tradition. Funny, because prior to moving to Northern Ontario, I had never heard of such a thing.

The entire concept is completely foreign to me. For instance, tickets are sold for the event in order to raise money for the couple. There are games, draws, and auctions for which the proceeds go to the bride and groom as well. Basically, it is an opportunity to get together with friends/family/co-workers/strangers/people in your community, dance, drink, and be merry.

Anyway, my wonderfully talented friend, Maria made this for me (as my present for the bride and groom).Isn't she talented!?!?!

Christine:I was so worried it would melt and fall apart en route! I went to Gore Bay to pick it up! I had a minor meltdown when I got the cake home and before I took it to the curling rink! The top layer had shifted and almost fell off the bottom layer and the decorative icing reeds, mushrooms and flowers started to peel off of the cake!!! Ahhhhh! I was in tears! Luckily my husband has a cool head and took care of my minor catastrophe.

Canine:No worries :) I actually had to look it up. I had never heard of such a thing either. Where I'm from, we have bridal showers and bachelorette/bachelor parties, but nothing really with the intention of raising funds. I'm wondering if it's a rural thing. Someone mentioned that it is just another excuse to have a dance! :)

C that is one of the most beautiful cakes I have ever seen! What a great gift. I've never heard of a Stag and Doe party, Jack and Jill yes but not Stag and Doe. Interesting how it is a fundraiser for the couple. I hope you enjoyed the party.

Cherry:I'm just glad it was Maria who made the cake and not me! LOL! I don't have the patience (or the talent) for something so detailed and intricate. Gah! She's the expert. Certain things are left better in the hands of others! LOL!

No offense but that bride was a total wet blanket. Didn't so much as say thank you - I said "that is a gorgeous cake. It was so nice of your friend to do all this for you" and she didn't even say anything in response. Weirdo. We left early in case you were looking for us. Heard the after party rocked though! No wet blankets hanging out there no doubt..

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City girl moves to the country, falls in love, and marries a farmer. She tries to incorporate her city ways with her new country lifestyle and blogs to keep in touch with friends, family & students who live far, far away :) Can this city girl go country? Watch as she learns all sorts of exciting things about life on the farm and in a small rural community. *UPDATE* We are now parents! Our baby girl was born on Nov. 11, 2008 (at 28 weeks gestation- 12 weeks premature, but she's quite the trooper)!!!